Job Description:
- A state agency with under 100 employees and annual funding of $14 million is seeking an experienced Accountant to perform a variety of accounting functions. The successful candidate will perform work of considerable difficulty with minimal supervision.
- Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Know and apply State and Federal fiscal guidelines and policies
- Serve as a purchasing agent for the agency, perform procurement activities, coordinate the purchase of equipment, services, and supplies; issue POs, perform p-card reconciliation
- Serve as a vendor liaison between the agency and State Accounting Office (SAO) for all vendor related matters
- Prepare and enter AP vouchers, adjusting vouchers, travel expenses reimbursements
- Maintain adequate accounting records, run and analyze accounting queries to ensure vouchers are coded correctly
- Reconcile accounts payable and travel accounts
- Maintain records of assets and inventory lists
- Serve as a fleet manager, utilize Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) fleet management system, maintain vehicle inventory, related records, permits, and fuel cards; participate in vehicle acquisition and surplus
- Prepare management and financial reports
- Prepare SAO and Department of Audits year-end reports o Participate in State, Federal and inter-agency audits
- Conduct other accounting and reporting activities, as needed
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field. Minimum of three years of professional accounting job-related experience. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Detail oriented, strong organizational and analytical skills. Self-motivated team player, who works well independently. Candidate must possess integrity and demonstrate accountability, respectability, responsibility, and reliability. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in governmental accounting and knowledge of GAAP. Experience in Workday ERP and/or PeopleSoft/Teamworks. Georgia Procurement Professional Certification (CCPA, GCPA, or GCPM).
Excellent Benefits:
- Hybrid work environment
- 401(k) with matching
- Defined Benefit Plan (pension)
- Employer qualified for Student Loan Forgiveness program
- Health Insurance
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Savings Account
- Life Insurance
- Vacation Leave – three weeks annually that rolls over
- Sick Leave – three weeks annually that rolls over
- 12 Paid Holidays
- Professional development assistance
Georgia Public Service Commission is an equal opportunity employer.
